Missing Fog lights

[hog_hedge]

Now I didn't want to be left out if cash was involved so I have contacted my dealership and will update with the response

[wigit]

Having said that, if there's enough fuss kicked up then there could be a repeat of seatgate where R owners were given new cars to replace ones that had a slightly different shade of grey to the one shown on the configurator.

I think most took some vouchers, I did get a free upgrade to leather and a R on loan for ten weeks based on the fact my dealer had queried this a few times with VW UK.

[Jedclam]

I made an inquiry on monday, regarding a Mk7 facelift that is for sale at Lancaster VW, I inquired as to why there were no front fog lights, whilst previous incarnations of the GTD & GTI ( I have 2014 GTD) have them, and that they are listed as standard equipment on the new golf GTD/GTI, and also visible on the online configurator images.

I had this interesting reply..

I have checked the front fog lights and the 1st batches of the new golf gti and gtd were built without them the issues have now been rectified and new ordered ones will have them.
 
Unfortunately you cannot retro fit the front fog light on the golf.
 
Kind regards

This is my first post, I have been reading the forum for a few weeks now, a great source of info, so I thought I'd join in, and hope this may be of some interest.

[eatontrifles]

Just had a chat with my dealer and it's the same for my car - no front fog lights.
They've offered (via VW) a £245 reimbursement as the cost of the option, plus £250 goodwill gesture - or to reject and reorder (no mention of VIP order etc).

WWYD?

[wigit]

Just had a chat with my dealer and it's the same for my car - no front fog lights.
They've offered (via VW) a £245 reimbursement as the cost of the option, plus £250 goodwill gesture - or to reject and reorder (no mention of VIP order etc).

WWYD?

Re order and ask to keep that one till the other one turns up

[dubber36]

I'd take the money. Who uses fog lights anyway, other than Citroen Picasso drivers who think it looks sporty?

[eatontrifles]

Re order and ask to keep that one till the other one turns up

I asked that and they said when it arrives if I wasn't keeping it, then it wouldn't be registered and they'd probably ask VW to take it away. Presumably they will invite me in to look at it to decide if i want them to PDI and register it (taking the goodwill offer) or reject as a misbuild.

They said in their experience its unlikely to be a spec error, more likely a parts availability issue and they've just been built without front fogs to prevent delays.

[Guzzle]

They said in their experience its unlikely to be a spec error, more likely a parts availability issue and they've just been built without front fogs to prevent delays.

Surely if there was a shortage of parts they wouldn't be fitted to Irish cars either?

[Daz Auto]

Surely if there was a shortage of parts they wouldn't be fitted to Irish cars either?

Maybe it's punishment for leaving the EU? 

[Daz Auto]

I'd take the money. Who uses fog lights anyway, other than Citroen Picasso drivers who think it looks sporty?

+1

... and can I have the money back instead of the Active Info Display.